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Add 20/14 and 18/28

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 18/28

20/14 + 18/28 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    20/14 = 20 × 2/14 × 2 = 40/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    18/28 = 18 × 1/28 × 1 = 18/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/28 + 18/28 = 40 + 18/28 = 58/28
  5. 58/28 simplified gives 29/14
  6. So, 20/14 + 18/28 = 29/14
    In mixed form: 21/14

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